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GUARDIAN DOG BREEDS
Akbash:
This dog has proved itself to b a very effective guardian. In the USA it has been known to ward-off bears and mountain lions.
Anatolian Shepherd:
This dog came originally from Turkey and is among the more aggressive of guardian breeds, even to unfamiliar humans. However, they can be trained to be friendly to visitors after the strangers have been introduced to the dog by its owner. These dogs are known to be extremely possessive of not only livestock, but property and family.
Briards:
These guardian dogs are not effective against large predators such as bears or mountain lions, but they work well where domestic dogs are the primary perpetrators. They are also useful where coyotes or foxes are a problem.
Great Pyrenees:
These dogs are mainly white and have a rough coat. They are heavy-weights weighing between 100 to 125 pounds (45.4 – 56.7 kg). They are very gentle animals and when bonded with sheep at an early age prove to be reliable.
Komondor:
These dogs have long coats of hair, and may need to be groomed to remove burrs from their coat. They are devoted guards, wary of strangers and independent with a very serious character. These dogs work best with pastured sheep rather than with sheep on an open range. As for their independent nature, this must be carefully controlled by a firm, but kind owner.
Kuvaz:
This is also a large animal with its males weighing 100 to 130 pounds (45.4 – 59 kg). This breed is independent and not so easily trained for obedience. The word "no" must be strictly enforced. Once trained it is very protective of his "own" property and will fiercely protect. The females are more alert, whereas the males are more apt to kill predators. They are agile runners and catch, or corner a predator easily. After having been trained they are capable of functioning without supervision. This breed has an emotional need for a certain amount of human company.
Akbash:
This dog has proved itself to b a very effective guardian. In the USA it has been known to ward-off bears and mountain lions.
Anatolian Shepherd:
This dog came originally from Turkey and is among the more aggressive of guardian breeds, even to unfamiliar humans. However, they can be trained to be friendly to visitors after the strangers have been introduced to the dog by its owner. These dogs are known to be extremely possessive of not only livestock, but property and family.
Briards:
These guardian dogs are not effective against large predators such as bears or mountain lions, but they work well where domestic dogs are the primary perpetrators. They are also useful where coyotes or foxes are a problem.
Great Pyrenees:
These dogs are mainly white and have a rough coat. They are heavy-weights weighing between 100 to 125 pounds (45.4 – 56.7 kg). They are very gentle animals and when bonded with sheep at an early age prove to be reliable.
Komondor:
These dogs have long coats of hair, and may need to be groomed to remove burrs from their coat. They are devoted guards, wary of strangers and independent with a very serious character. These dogs work best with pastured sheep rather than with sheep on an open range. As for their independent nature, this must be carefully controlled by a firm, but kind owner.
Kuvaz:
This is also a large animal with its males weighing 100 to 130 pounds (45.4 – 59 kg). This breed is independent and not so easily trained for obedience. The word "no" must be strictly enforced. Once trained it is very protective of his "own" property and will fiercely protect. The females are more alert, whereas the males are more apt to kill predators. They are agile runners and catch, or corner a predator easily. After having been trained they are capable of functioning without supervision. This breed has an emotional need for a certain amount of human company.